1947 Sykes Creek Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32953

$1,100,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,047 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,100,000 List Date: 6/06/2025 Last Modified: 8/23/2026

Overview

Description

150 Feet of OPEN Waterfront! Panoramic Views Throughout The Home! Backs to a Protected Preserve! Original Owner! In real estate, view, and location are the two things you can never change—and this home delivers both in RARE fashion. With deep water access to both river and ocean, this one-owner residence boasts 150 feet on Sykes Creek, offering beautiful water views and daily sightings of dolphins and manatees. Built in 2002, it stands among the youngest in the community. With over 3,000 sq ft. of living space, a 758 sq ft. 3-car garage, and a 284 sq ft. attic, there's ample space to accommodate all of your needs. Enjoy sweeping water views overlooking a preserve from your backyard, dock or second-floor balcony. The 2022 tile roof ensures durability, while expansive windows bathe the home in natural light. Thoughtfully designed by its original owner, this property has only recently become available —a truly unique opportunity to own a home PERFECTLY positioned in Sykes Cove ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1044071

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Living Area: 3047
Living Area Source: Public Records
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 2002
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Lot Size Square Feet: 9583
Land Lease YN: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 550
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove
Association Phone: 321-626-4463
CDD Fee YN: No
Community Fee(s) YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Body Name: Canal Navigational to Banana River
Water Frontage Feet: 150
Land Site Description: RIVER FRONT
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Direction Faces: East
Senior Community YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 377.42
Sold Price/SqFt: 361.01

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Water Heater; Freezer; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds; Park; Playground Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Construction Materials: Block; Concrete; Stucco Cooling: Central Air; Electric Current Use: Residential; Single Family Exterior Features: Balcony; Dock; Storm Shutters Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Wood Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Other Structures: Other Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Pets Allowed: Cats OK; Dogs OK Possession: Close Of Escrow Water Body Access Type: Navigable; Owned Rental Restrictions: 1 Year Road Surface Type: Concrete Roof: Tile Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: Showing Service Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected View: Canal; River; Water Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Canal Front; Navigable Water; Ocean Access; River Access; River Front; Seawall

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1300000
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-23
Start Showing Date: 2025-04-24
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1947
Street Name: Sykes Creek
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Brevard
State: FL
Postal Code: 32953
MLS Area Major: 251 - Central Merritt Island
Subdivision Name: Villa De Palmas Sykes Cove Sec 02

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: 150 Feet of OPEN Waterfront! Panoramic Views Throughout The Home! Backs to a Protected Preserve! Original Owner! In real estate, view, and location are the two things you can never change—and this home delivers both in RARE fashion. With deep water access to both river and ocean, this one-owner residence boasts 150 feet on Sykes Creek, offering beautiful water views and daily sightings of dolphins and manatees. Built in 2002, it stands among the youngest in the community. With over 3,000 sq ft. of living space, a 758 sq ft. 3-car garage, and a 284 sq ft. attic, there's ample space to accommodate all of your needs. Enjoy sweeping water views overlooking a preserve from your backyard, dock or second-floor balcony. The 2022 tile roof ensures durability, while expansive windows bathe the home in natural light. Thoughtfully designed by its original owner, this property has only recently become available —a truly unique opportunity to own a home PERFECTLY positioned in Sykes Cove.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-08-11T18:36:33Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-07-02T22:18:41Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-08-11
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-07-25
Close Date: 2025-08-11
Close Price: 1100000

More Information

Closing Company Details

Closing Company Name: Dockside Title

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

Legal Details

Permission Granted to Advertise: Yes

Listing Office: Blue Marlin Real Estate

Last Updated: August - 23 - 2026

Information is deemed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed.